TGL today announced Full Swing as an Official Technology Partner, contributing a majority of tech solutions for TGL’s innovative gameplay. With Full Swing being Official Licensee of the PGA TOUR in the golf simulator category and as the personal choice of numerous TGL players; most notably Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele; they have been integral to the development of TGL’s gameplay technology over the past year. As a result, Full Swing technology will be utilized as the driving force of the TGL gameplay experience, which ultimately will feature more than 10 integrated technology elements. The announcement was made by Ryan Dotters,…
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Aboo Tayub
Aboo Tayub is the publisher of Golf Business Technology and has worked in the business & technology publishing sector for over a decade.
David P. Schneider, PGA, CCM, has joined Medinah Country Club as General Manager/Chief Operating Officer. Most recently, Schneider was GM/COO at Happy Hollow Club in Omaha, where he oversaw all club operations and assisted club leaders with strategic planning and fulfilling the vision and mission of the club. Schneider is a member of the PGA of America and the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) and has extensive experience working at golf clubs and resorts around the country, including Wakonda Club (Des Moines), Ventana Golf and Racquet Club (Tucson), and Waikoloa Beach Resort (Hawaii). His passions are embedded in the…
Tell us about the origins of Laganview and what you offer as a business? On a golfing trip to Scotland with friends, Nigel (owner of Laganview) floated the idea of opening up a golf driving range. Despite facing a lot of local opposition initially, Nigel persevered as he believed in his vision. Established in 1994, Laganview Golf Centre is a family run business that has built its reputation by offering first class customer service, combined with the highest standards of range products available. We look forward to celebrating 30 years of Laganview next year. What trends are you seeing in…
The 2023 Arcis Golf “Round Up For Els for Autism” campaign has raised more than $130,000 for the Els for Autism Foundation, with donations still coming in from clubs across the country. Els for Autism was founded by professional golfer and World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els and his wife, Liezl, and Marvin R. Shanken. The global mission of Els for Autism is to transform the lives of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships. Arcis Golf’s approximately 70 clubs and courses raised funds by encouraging members and customers to…
🚀 Discover the brand new 2023 Titleist T-Series irons in this exclusive Club Explorers episode! Join professional golfer and GOLFTEC athlete Fredrik Lindblom as he tests the T100, T150, T200, and T350 irons, providing expert feedback on each club. 🏌️♂️ Meanwhile, our Director of Club Fitting, Brad Skupaka, will dive deep into the data to help you understand the performance of these game-changing irons. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your golf game with the latest Titleist technology! ⛳️ 00:00 New Titleist T-Series irons 2023 00:23 Titleist T100 02:00 Titleist T150 03:57 Titleist T200 06:50 Titleist T350 09:19 Titleist T-Series…
The R&A and Golf New Zealand today announced they are forming a strategic partnership in the international golf technology solutions provider DotGolf. The New Zealand-based company was formed in 1999 and is a Ieading provider of technology solutions for golf clubs and organisations. The new strategic partnership will see The R&A and Golf New Zealand each take a 50% equity stake in DotGolf. Murray Ward will continue in his role as Chairman of DotGolf, with The R&A and Golf New Zealand both having two directors on its board. The current Chief Executive of Golf New Zealand, Dean Murphy will step…
FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, today announced that IMG ARENA’s Golf Event Centre will be integrated into FanDuel’s Sportsbook starting August 10th with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, strengthening the platform’s golf betting offering. To celebrate this launch, FanDuel will offer bettors a 25% profit boost on any bet placed on a live market during the tournament. “As an Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR, we’re continually looking for innovative ways to elevate the golf betting experience on our platform for fans during their favorite tournaments,” said Christian Genetski, President, FanDuel Group. “By integrating IMG ARENA’s Golf Event Centre into our sportsbook platform, we can offer fans access to a robust catalog…
LA GOLF has launched their next generation carbon putters, the “Bel-Air” and “Malibu” series in a limited-edition pink colorway. Each putter features their patented descending loft face technology, the largest sweet spot on the market at just under 7,000 MOI, and their P-series anti-vibration shaft – now offered in Paige Spiranac’s signature pink. By using an all-carbon construction, a material 5x less dense than solid steel, this allows for a much larger area of forgiveness for off-center hits, mixed with their patented Descending Loft Face technology which features four descending degrees of loft that solve for consistency with launch angles and yields…
Santander announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with Jon Rahm, one of the world’s best golfers. Rahm is a global sporting superstar, who was born in Spain, lives in the US and has a worldwide impact, especially in some of the bank’s core markets such in the Americas and Europe. Rahm himself is announcing the agreement at today’s press conference during the Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club (UK). The golfer, 28, plays an average of 22 tournaments per year in the bank’s most relevant markets globally. Rahm will help the Santander brand increase its visibility in…
John Deere and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have extended their longstanding relationship with an upgraded three-year partner agreement. The renewal will elevate the partnership with increased support services and additional investment into the Tour. John Deere will provide the LET with agronomy and consultation services, as well as equipment optimisation to ensure the best available services are delivered to the LET players, Tour venues and tournaments. John Deere and the LET have been partners since 2007 and this renewal means that John Deere will continue to be the designated Golf Course Machinery partner of the Tour. The announcement was made on…